spectrum trading & liberalisation: the impact on spectrum management & monitoring
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Faouzi HASSINE, Eng. Vice President - SPECTRUM Solutions Mob.:+33 6 85 84 75 37 Fax: +33 1 39 26 46 01 e-mail: [email protected]. Spectrum Trading & Liberalisation: The impact on Spectrum Management & Monitoring. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Spectrum Trading & Liberalisation:Spectrum Trading & Liberalisation:The impact on Spectrum Management & Monitoring ITU Seminar – ITU/BDT
“Trends in Development of National Spectrum Monitoring Systems” The Ukrainian State Centre of Radio Frequencies - Centre "Ukrchastotnaglyad" Kyiv, Ukraine, 19-21 July 2006
Faouzi HASSINE, Eng.Vice President - SPECTRUM SolutionsMob.:+33 6 85 84 75 37Fax: +33 1 39 26 46 01e-mail: [email protected]
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Agenda
About CTSThe companyInternational presenceProductsSpectrum CustomersCTS in Ukraine
ELLIPSE SpectrumSpectrum Trading & Liberalisation
Command & Control ApproachMarket Approach
Conclusion
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About CTS
CTS is a leading software editor for Frequency Spectrum Management systems and Radio Network Planning toolsCTS is based in France, near Paris and operates worldwideOur customer base includes Telecom Regulatory Bodies, Radio Operators and Equipment Manufacturers over 5 continentsCTS benefits from over 15 years of R&D activityCTS is an ITU Sector Member
Cril Telecom Software becomes CTS International
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CTS: A Global Company
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CTS: The Products
ELLIPSE Spectrum: Dedicated for Radiocommunication Regulatory Bodies and large Operators.
ELLIPSE Microwave Planning: Point-to-Point (PTP) Microwave Links; Transmission Backbone and Backhaul, Fixed Wireless Access Point-to-Multipoints (PMP): WLL,BWA, etc.
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ELLIPSE Spectrum Major Clients
• ANRT Morocco• ARPT Togo• TCRA Tanzania• ARPTC Dem. Rep of The Congo• ANFR France (Trial)• CSA: French Broadcasting
Regulator• HACA: Moroccan Broadcasting
Regulator• MTC Eritrea.
•France Telecom (Orange)•BIPT Belgium•DGPT (POSTEL) Indonesiafor Monitoring Interface•RFD Vietnam•COFETEL Mexico•MTC Peru •MPT Lebanon•NTRA Egypt •NCA Ghana•ANF Algeria•ANATEL Brazil•WPC India
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CTS in UKRAINE
UMC Ukraine is CTS Client for several years.
UMC uses CTS ELLIPSE MW Planning to plan MW Network.
CTS distributes as well Marconi/ERICSSON Planet EV to UMC.
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ELLIPSE Spectrum
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ITU Approach
Spectrum Management
Software & DatabaseRecommendation
SM1370
SpectrumMonitoringApplication
Processing
Frequency Allocation
Licence Processing
Fee Processing
Complaint Processing Engineering
Analysis
Border Coordination
Notification
Report
Data Processing
User Management
Equipment Approval
GIS
TasksData
MonitoringResults
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Frequency assignment
International coordination
License
Fee
Radio monitoring
Standardisation
Workflow Management
Tech.& Adm
Database
Invoices
Licenses Workflow
Type approval
CoordinationControl
Customer
Monitoring International
ELLIPSE Spectrum Environment
Servicesproviders
Spectrum EngineeringSpectrum
Planning
Legal
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ELLIPSE Spectrum Architecture
Unique ORACLE RDBMS Reference Database
Administrative ApplicationWindows
Technical ApplicationWindows or
Linux /Unix or Both
Cartographic Database
GIS Tool
Spectrum Monitoring SystemSpectrum Management System
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ELLIPSE Spectrum Main Features
Client/Server or Stand-alone PC Windows PlatformUNIX, LINUX or WINDOWS ServerWINDOWS ClientsMulti-Users, Multi-Tasks, Multi-Lingual SystemWindows Like and GUI User-friendly InterfaceSame Unique ORACLE RDBMS reference database for both Administrative and Technical ApplicationsPowerful Workflow ModuleBased on ITU Recommendations and Handbooks
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ELLIPSE Spectrum Main Features (cont’d)
High Level of SecurityOn-line Documentation and Contextual HelpModularSeveral Propagation modelsFloating LicencesInterface with Major Monitoring Vendors with respect to ITU-R Recommendation SM 1537.Validated interface with THALES and Rohde & Schwarz.
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Spectrum Management & Monitoring
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Interface between Management & Monitoring
Spectrum ManagementRegional & National center
Spectrum MonitoringRegional center
Ellipse Database
Mission generation
Result analysis
Result file
Database query
Check-list file generationCheck-list file
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Check-list file
Result file
Control station4
Result file5
Automatic Measurement
Database update
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Check-list file
Request from Management Center
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Spectrum ManagementRegional & National center
Regional center
Ellipse Database
Mission generation
Result analysis²
Result file
Database query
Check-list file generationCheck-list file
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3
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Check-list file
Result file
Control station
Check-list file
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Result file
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Automatic Measureme
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Mission request
Request file
Mission analysis
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Database update
Spectrum Monitoring
Request from Monitoring Center
Interface between Management & Monitoring
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Comparison Measured/Calculated Values
Comparison between calculated values and measurements
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CTS International
Spectrum Trading & Liberalisation:Spectrum Trading & Liberalisation:The impact on Spectrum Management & Monitoring
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Spectrum Management
Spectrum Management is moving from “Command & Control” approach to Tradability and LiberalisationFrequency regulation is changing to meet actual market developmentsExact and up-to-date information about spectrum usage and allocation is crucial for the industry
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Command & Control Approach
The Radio Spectrum is owned by the StateFrequency assignments are according to the National Frequency Table established by the Regulatory BodyNational Frequency Table is generally based on the ITU Radio Regulations (RR)
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Command & Control approach (cont’d)
Networks radio technologies are generally decided by the Regulatory Body: GSM, UMTS, WiMAX, etc.Licences are exclusively delivered by the Regulatory BodyLicences are usually valid for a limited period of time.
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The National Regulatory Body is in charge of administrative and technical issues:
Licence application and processingEMC and EngineeringInternational coordinationLicence issuance and managementSurveillance and MonitoringInspection and enforcementEtc.
Command & Control approach (cont’d)
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In this case one National Spectrum Management and Monitoring System is requiredThis system is usually based on ITU approach and recommendations.
Command & Control approach (cont’d)
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Market Approach: Trading & Liberalisation
Portions of the Radio Spectrum are owned by different players: public and private sectorsSpectrum is sold, leased, auctioned, etc.Spectrum should be free of technology, policy and usage constraints as far as possible
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Market Approach: Trading & Liberalisation
It should be simple and transparent for licence holders to change the ownership and use of spectrumRights of spectrum users should be clearly defined and users should feel comfortable that they will not be changed without good cause.
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Market Approach: Empowering spectrum users
Allowing licensees to buy and sell (and lease and hire) some or all of their rights of spectrum useAllowing licensees to change the use they make of the spectrum they hold (provided that this does not cause harmful interference to other users)
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Market Approach: Empowering spectrum users (cont’d)
Making additional spectrum available to users on a technology and application neutral basis (but in a way that is compatible with existing assignments in neighbouring bands)But all under the watchful eye of the Regulatory body, who will continue to protect users from harmful interference, and ensure that national and international obligations are fulfilled.
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Market Approach: Challenges
Keep interference under controlEnsure competition is not harmed by the actions of a fewPersuade regional neighbouring countries to be similarly flexibleIncrease the benefits for all.
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Market Approach: Benefits
More opportunity for competition and innovationSpectrum gravitates to its most profitable and productive useLower prices, new and better products, sooner
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Market Approach: Benefits (cont’d)
Greater flexibilityReduces barriers to entry in spectrum – using servicesLower business riskPermits speedier innovation without lengthy allocation and assignment process.
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Market Approach: Objections
Pressure on interferenceHoarding, speculation and abuse of market powerPressure from the industryNon-discrimination and equal treatment of market playersFragmentationRegulatory mistakesConflict with international harmonisation.
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In this case, as well, one National Spectrum Management and Monitoring System, managed by the Regulatory Body, is requiredA system usually based on ITU approach and recommendationsIn addition, there is also a need of some management and monitoring by the Spectrum portions “owners”.
Market Approach: Spectrum Management & Monitoring
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Regulations need to be adapted to authorise such cases, such as providing for more flexibility, authorising more licence exempt bands and services, etc.Cooperation frameworks need to be put in place between the National Regulator and the Spectrum “Private” ownersElectromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Models need to be reviewed accordinglySpecific Monitoring equipment need to be available to accomplish required targets within this specific environmentMonitoring equipment need to evolve and adapt with new technologies: Ultra-wideband (UWB), Software Defined Radios (SDR), Cognitive radios, etc.
Market Approach: Spectrum Management & Monitoring (cont’d)
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Conclusion
Spectrum Management is moving from “Command & Control” approach to Tradability and LiberalisationAccess conditions for present users need to be freed from unnecessary regulatory barriers whereas the access to the spectrum for new and innovative services needs to be facilitatedInternational experience (e.g., USA, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Norway, Guatemala, Honduras) shows liberalisation releases resources and does not lead to interference disasters
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Conclusion (cont’d)
The process takes time, as entrepreneurs have to bring together spectrum, new technology and other assetsBenefits grow as liberalisation takes offIt is necessary to adapt the regulatory framework in order to reflect the strategic decisions
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Conclusion (cont’d)
Spectrum management reform would be a structural change which should lower costs, increase choice, and increase the dynamics in the communications sectorSpectrum Trading may provide more liberalized Spectrum Management & MonitoringSpectrum Management & Monitoring have to evolve continuously to adapt.